PIERRE, S.D. (By Jonathon Ellis, Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – Hospitalized COVID-19 patients in South Dakota dropped to the lowest level since April while two more people died of the disease, the South Dakota Department of Health reported Thursday. The state reported 66 new cases on Thursday, bringing the total positive count since the pandemic… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Hurley man identified in fatal crash near Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (Press Release) – A Hurley, S.D., has been identified as the person who died Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash near Sioux Falls. A 2020 Ford F150 pickup was eastbound on 85th Street and collided in the uncontrolled intersection with a 2007 Sterling LT9000 truck that was northbound on Sycamore Avenue. The… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:45 on KSDN
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
One killed in vehicle-motorcycle crash south of Keystone
KEYSTONE, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died Wednesday afternoon in a vehicle-motorcycle crash south of Keystone. Names of those people involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 1996 Harley Davidson motorcycle was westbound on Iron Mountain Road when the driver failed to negotiate a right-hand curve. The motorcycle entered… Read more »
Face It Together helps those dealing with addiction
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Many people in society are struggling with a variety of issues, but help is available. Face It Together (FIT) and the South Dakota Department of Social Services are offering free addiction coaching to any financially qualified adult in the state. Joe Tlustos, Peer Addiction Management Coach with FIT, talked about… Read more »
Regents approve policy that could require face masks on campuses
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved a policy that could require face masks in most public areas on university campuses. Regents General Counsel Nathan Lukkes says they have been working quickly on the policy. Lukkes says they will have multiple options in the policy. Level one would require the… Read more »
Aberdeen individual arrested following investigation of garage burglary
ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook post) – During the overnight hours of Monday, July 20, Aberdeen Police investigated the burglary of a residential garage and numerous vehicles in the area of 10th and South State Street. Investigation led to the arrest of Bailey Hunter Lipp, age 25 of Aberdeen. Lipp was charged with possession of controlled… Read more »
Thune says depending on timing he would support filling Supreme Court opening
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator John Thune says depending on the timing, he would support filling an opening on the U.S. Supreme Court. In late 2016, the Senate did not take up the nomination of Merrick Garland to the Court by President Obama. Thune says the election situation was different then. Thune says… Read more »
Application deadline for PPP loans extended to Aug. 8
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The application deadline for businesses to get a “Paycheck Protection Program” loan has been extended to Aug. 8. The SBA program loans money to businesses to hang on to their employees until business picks up. Those loans can turn to grants if businesses follow the rules. Jack Hopkins, President and C.E.O.… Read more »
Most services returning for health care providers
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Many health care providers had furloughed workers at the height of the coronavirus pandemic when many routine medical services were cut back. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton and Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, says most services are back. Ekeren says people are still hesitant… Read more »